Chicago acquired Jonah Jackson after his injury-shortened…
Chicago acquired Jonah Jackson after his injury-shortened Rams season, while Los Angeles received the 2025 sixth-round pick that became No. 202. The Rams later combined No. 202 with No. 201 in a trade with Minnesota to reach No. 172 and select Chris Paul. Jackson's Bears tenure and the Rams' downstream draft return remain recent, leaving the deal evenly graded at C+ for both teams.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Jonah Jackson
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2025 6th round pick (202nd overall subsequently traded, Gavin Bartholomew )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Chicago acquired Jonah Jackson from Los Angeles in March 2025 for a 2025 sixth-round pick. That selection became No. 202. The trade gave the Bears an experienced interior lineman while the Rams received late-round draft capital that they later used as part of another transaction.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago's return is Jackson. He arrived after an injury-shortened season with the Rams, giving the Bears a veteran option on the interior offensive line. Because the trade is still recent, the long-term value of his Chicago tenure is not settled enough to support a stronger grade. The relevant return is Jackson's service for the Bears, not production from his earlier stops.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles did not use No. 202 on Gavin Bartholomew. The Rams combined No. 202 with No. 201 in a trade with Minnesota, moved to No. 172 and selected Chris Paul. That downstream move is the proper Rams return to trace. Because No. 201 was also required, No. 202 cannot receive full credit for everything associated with the move to 172.
Value in Hindsight
Both sides still carry substantial uncertainty. Chicago has a veteran lineman whose Bears tenure is still developing, while Los Angeles converted the acquired sixth-round pick into one component of a move-up for Paul. The comparison therefore stays proportional: Jackson is credited only for his Bears contribution, and No. 202 is credited only for the value it supplied within the Rams' two-pick package.
Final Verdict
Chicago receives C+ and Los Angeles receives C+, producing an Even Trade. Neither side has generated enough settled post-trade value to create a defensible gap. The grades recognize a real veteran acquisition for Chicago and a traceable downstream draft asset for Los Angeles without overstating either outcome.